noun
- a drug or substance that causes hallucinations and alters perception, mood, and consciousness
Usage: countable noun; often used in medical, scientific, and educational contexts
Examples
- LSD is a powerful hallucinogen that was studied in psychiatric research during the 1950s.
- Psilocybin mushrooms are natural hallucinogens found in certain species.
- The effects of hallucinogens can include visual distortions and altered sense of time.
- Some hallucinogens have been investigated for potential therapeutic uses in treating depression.
- The brain's response to hallucinogens involves changes in neurotransmitter activity.
- Hallucinogens are controlled substances in most countries due to their psychoactive properties.